Friday  April 26 , 2024

(MILAM) POLICE REPORT:    Milam County Sheriff`s office had 2 new bookings:

                                                    Cody Felts, Buckholts and Mathew Allen Krauser, Thorndale

There are 121  in the jail, one from Bell County

 (BELL COUNTY)  Bell County Small Grains Field Day   2 CEU Credits Available

The Bell County Extension Office Hosting a small grains field day , TODAY April 26th , at the Blackland Research & Extension Center 720 E. Blackland Rd. Temple, TX 76502. 

The program with a tour of the varieties planted in the 2024 wheat & oatstrip trials led by Dr. Brandon Gerrish Extension State Small Grains Specialist.in this year’s trials we have10 wheat and 3 oat varieties on display.  Following that the group will reconvene inside the Blackland Research Centers conference room where a short industry update will be given by the Texas Wheat Producers Association as well as Capital Farm Credit. Dr. Gerrish will give an update on statewide small grain production and issues facing producers this year. A Commodity Market Report for the 2024growing season will be presented by Extension Economist, Dr. Mark Welch. Tyler Mays, IPM Agent in Hill County, will speak on local research he has done on Hessian Fly Impact with this and previous years wheat crop as well as IPM updates in small grain production. Lunch will be served around 11:30am and Dr. Jake Mowrer will close out the program discussing Carbon Sequestration and Soil Management Practices. This program will offer 2 TDA CEU’s 1-IPM & 1-General for licensed applicators and 2 Certified Crop

Advisor Credits. information Bell County Extension Office at (254) 933-5305.

(TEMPLE) Texas Barbeque Association the Salvation Army and the American Legion post 133 The Texas Barbecue Foundation is hosting a food drive to restock the Salvation Army pantry.  

On Saturday, April 27th from 11 - 2 pm, the Texas Barbecue Foundation will be giving away BBQ Sandwiches, chips and a drink if you will donate 10 non perishable food items.  You can eat it there or pick it up in the drive thru.  The location of the drive will be 1300 S. 25th St.in TEMPLE  the American Legion Post #133 parking lot.

(CAMERON)  Saturday April 27th  at 10am Lions Club 100th year Dedication and Celebration of the Ricky Williams Memorial Tennis and Pickleball Courts at the Lions Centennial Park in Cameron.  Opening Ceremony at 10am /Photos / speeches and open play.

(ROGERS) City of Rogers having a City Wide Garage Sale & Bake Sale 8am-2pm Saturday  April 27th

Event Central is Rogers Civic Center at 4W Mesquite.  Bake sale and garage sale participant maps available inside.

(MILAM) Milam County Aggie Moms Scholarship Golf Tournament Fundraiser is Saturday April 27th at the Rockdale Country Club.  Its a 4 Person Scramble shotgun start 10am, Open to All Golfers, singles are welcome, Lunch and Carts provided Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd teams , closest to the pin and longest drive. For more information contact John Mendoza 254-482-0659 or any Milam County Aggie Mom .

(CAMERON) Bake sale at the VFW Post 2010 in Cameron on May 4, 2024 from 9am-sold out. The money will benefit the VFW building remodeling, and adding a dance floor.

SPORTS and MORE:    Yoe Tennis @ District (Belton)  {Also Saturday}

                                         Yoemen Baseball @ Rockdale

                                         One Act Play (OAP) Regional Competition

     

AREA EVENTS:

(CAMERON) The regular Cameron City Council meeting  The next regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday May 7th at 5:30pm

(CAMERON) New Vision Ministry Church will be having a Churches United Service Saturday  April 27th beginning at 2pm. Come for a spirit filled service and a meal will be provided after service. 

Location: 411 W Main St. in  Cameron.

(BARCLAY) Barclay Community Center Fundraiser will be held Sunday April 28th from 11am-TBD.  There will be bar-b-que with trimmings available for dine in or take out. There will also be a silent auction.